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I just wanted to tell you how happy I am with my cosmic cushion. I have had it for about 6 weeks and use it probably 5 times a week. It is so comfortable, I removed some of the buckwheat and after that it has felt great. I have used 4 different types but now finally found the one, no back ache and no numb feet. Meditation is now a time to look forward to, not dread.
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The Cosmic Cushion is our comfortable "fortune cookie" shaped sitting cushion with a built-in slope. The side extensions gently support the upper thighs and reduce stress on the hips and knees. The center cut out allows the heels to be close to the body without any interference from the cushion.
The cover of the Cosmic Cushion is removable and can be washed in cool water and mild detergent. The Children's Size does not have a removable cover. The cushion is available in three lift heights of regular, 6-1/2", lowloft (and travel), 4-1/2", and oversize, 7-1/2". Scroll up to view the size comparisons.
The regular height is suitable for beginners and those who are of average height or taller. It is also best for those who lack flexibility in the legs. The lowloft height may be best for those who are shorter than 5' 6", are flexible enough to get their knees level with or lower than their hips in the cross-legged position, or just prefer a lower cushion.
The Oversize Cosmic Cushion is for those who need more cushion to cover a broader area, for those who are much taller than average, or for those who need extra lift to compensate for a lack of flexibility in the legs. This is a SPECIAL ORDER item and may require extra assembly time before shipping. The dimensions and weights are shown above in the Specifications section.
The Travel Size Cosmic Cushion is ideal for your upcoming retreat or to take with you anywhere. The smaller size still offers great support and you can place it behind your neck on those long plane trips.
The Children's Size is perfect for the little meditator in the family. It is designed for children as young as 3 and all the way up to the early teen years.
The Zabuton complements the Cosmic Cushion and provides ample cushioning for the legs, knees, and ankles. It is available in an economy version where the cotton batting is sewn directly inside the cotton twill fabric. The economy Zabuton is tufted in 5 places to keep the cotton batting in place.
The Deluxe Zabuton comes with a cotton twill cover that is removable and washable. The cotton batting is enclosed in muslin fabric and tufted to keep the cotton batting in place.
To learn more about the Cosmic Cushion sizes, read this article.
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I think there are a couple sprinters who have alot of potential to be successful as quarter milers.
For women I think Sherone Simpson is the best candidate to move up. She has dropped some good early season numbers(51.25 in 08, 51.42 in 2012) just off of general prep training so how would she look if she added specific training and special endurance throughout the season? She is only 95 pounds so she is extremely light but still an excellent starter when she gets it right. It would be great if she could join Allyson and Sanya as the third sub 11 sprinter running the 400.
I think Wallace Spearmon should have a go at the 400 as well. With Bolt and Blake dominated the deuce Spearmon is going to have to be content with simply being a finalist as even being a medalist is going to be far fetched for him. He seems to have alot left in the tank at the end of the 200 showing by the way he comes on strong in the last 50. He is also light built and has extremely long legs so bodywise he is a good candidate. Maybe just a bit more special endurance and early season tempo runs and he may be good to go?
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East Lancs 'twin towns': How they celebrate Christmas (From Blackburn Citizen)
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East Lancs 'twin towns': How they celebrate Christmas
7:00am Wednesday 25th December 2013 in News
CHRISTMAS in East Lancashire usually involves dodgy festive jumpers, a warm fire, generous helpings of food and drink, and cold, wintry weather.
But how do people in Blackburn, Burnley and Nelson in other parts of the world celebrate Christmas?
Reporter Michael Morrison spoke to the residents of East Lancashire namesakes across the globe to see how they plan to mark the festive season.
And it seems that, while we're holed away indoors knocking back egg nog and feasting on the praline chocolates Grandma didn't like, residents elsewhere will be surfing, barbecuing on the beach and playing cricket.
In New Zealand, Nelson is a city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay, and is the second oldest settled city in the country.
The city of 46,000 people was named after Admiral Horatio Nelson, and many of its streets are named after people and ships associated with the Battle of Trafalgar.
Every year, a Light Up Nelson competition is held to find out which resident has the best festive decorations.
And this year, Christ Church Cathedral has been decorated with more than 30 trees, each trimmed by local community groups, organisations and businesses.
A parade has also been held, and a Jingle Bell jog was held, where people run from the city to the beach in fancy dress.
Nearly 200 runners, scooter riders and walkers dressed up in festive costumes last Sunday to take part in the annual Jingle Bell Jog.
Phillip Rollo, a local reporter, said: "Nelson is the sunniest place in New Zealand, but the forecast is actually for rain at Christmas.
Elsewhere, a Summer In Nelson event, saw a huge crowd participate in the annual Lantern Celebration, which sees residents march with homemade lanterns, with installations and performances entertaining them along their route.
"Personally, we generally spend Christmas at the beach, river, or having barbecues with family and friends."
In Australia, Burnley is a Melbourne district, just yards from the city's cricket ground, and is home to many people of Greek origin.
The district has a population of 738, according to the 2011 Census, and is well known across Melbourne because of the nearby Burnley Tunnel, a significant feature in the city's transport network.
Like its namesake in East Lancashire, the district has its own Burnley College, as well as several parks, radio stations, and a TV station.
Father Matthew Healy is a vicar at St Bartholomew's Anglican Church. He said: "For us in Burnley, Melbourne, Christmas has the usual southern hemisphere feel — warm weather and people on holiday.
"The place usually empties of people and is very quiet.
"For those of us left, the Christmas experience would involve family gatherings on Christmas Eve and Day for festive meals and drinks. On Christmas Day, it would be very common to find people at Burnley Park playing cricket, kicking around a football — Australian style — or taking their dog for a walk.
"And Boxing Day is either going to or watching the Test Match at the cricket ground on TV, and the TV viewing of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race — and more food and drinks."
Blackburn, in Arkansas, has been dubbed 'the little town on the river'.
Named after Kentucky politician Senator Joseph Blackburn, the town's populations stands at 108, according to the 2010 Census, and it no longer has a school or post office, which closed in 1960.
Sited to the south and at a natural ford of the Arkansas River, Blackburn's economy was based around agriculture, with cotton and corns as the main crops. The community had a cotton gin, a flour mill, livery stable, and several blacksmiths.
But a drought in 1901 led to hundreds abandoning their farms.
Billye Denny, of Denny's Service Station, in Blackburn, Arkansas said it had been classified as a ghost town, and no longer marked the Christmas season as a community.
Billye said: "There used to be somebody here from Blackburn, England, but they're gone now. The town was established in 1893.
"When you lose your post office, they call you a ghost town but I don't agree with it.
"The people in town decorate but we don't have a parade or anything.
"A new camp has opened up, but they don't have kids staying in the winter.
"Blackburn United Methodist Church decorates, though."
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I guess everyone is getting a bit fed up with the repeated question as above, so can we make this a temporary sticky please mods?
- If you buy a new US or UK iPhone with 1.1.2 firmware, which by default has the new bootloader, there is currently no software based unlock solution
- You can jailbreak and activate these phones (which means you'll have an iPod Touch), but cannot make calls unless you are on an "approved" network (below)
- If you have an O2 or ATT SIM, you may be able to make calls by following one of the guides on this forum
PLEASE STOP ASKING WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WITH A NEW, OUT OF THE BOX 1.1.2! When there is an unlock solution for this phone, you will see it here.
The dev team are working on it. Please do not ask how long there will be to wait. Please do not ask why Anysim does not work. Please do not ask what you should do with a new UK phone. Please read some of the threads to educate yourself before wasting your bandwidth asking the same question that has been asked about 50 times in the last week!


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This post is part of a special series celebrating the School's Alumni Forever Week (March 30 through April 2).
Robert Klein '04
Vice President, MJC Associates LLC
Tell us about your career path
Prior to business school, I was at Goldman Sachs in Fixed Income Derivatives and Private Wealth Management. Upon graduation I worked at Reckson Associates Realty Corp. When Reckson was acquired by SL Green, I left and helped start a boutique investment bank focused on the real estate sector, MJC Associates LLC, and I have been there ever since. Last year we completed our largest deal, which was $1.7 billion.
Looking back at your CBS experience, what was your aha! moment?
Taking Real Estate Finance with Larry Raiman '89 in 2003 was where I got my first exposure to real estate finance. He was a phenomenal teacher and I spent a lot of time with him, outside of class, discussing my thoughts on real estate. Leanne Lachman, who is an executive in residence, really helped me shape and define my career goals. Her guidance in conjunction with the rest of my experiences at the School gave me the framework and connections to execute my plan. It's important to learn about real estate and to know about real estate companies, but it is crucial to have professors and faculty, such as Larry and Leanne, available to help you network.
As a business practitioner, where do you see opportunity this year?
There are a few places for opportunity. In the distressed side of the world, there are an abundance of companies with liquidity issues ranging from the capital structure of the companies all the way down to the performance of individual assets. The opportunity is to creatively match capital and distressed product. There is a lot of phantom capital right now and they key is knowing how to align yourself with real capital.
What advice do you have for MBA or prospective MBA students?
My advice, especially for folks in real estate or looking to get into it: be creative and really put yourself out there and meet as many people as possible. Jobs are few and far between, and because many firms are not using traditional sources of hiring, you have to be creative and figure out a way you can add value to a person or organization. You can't rely on having an MBA to secure a position in this market. Your networking skills are crucial, and if you opitmize your student experience, it will define and separate you.
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Complete the following steps to apply to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.
The application deadline is September 1 for Fall enrollment. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the application process at least one month prior to the deadline.
Please note that CASPA needs 3-4 weeks to complete their verification process before releasing your completed application to St. Catherine University.
Application Process
Applications for the MPAS program are submitted through the Physician Assistant Centralized Application Service (CASPA). The application cycle is now open for the entry-level professional physician assistant program starting in Fall 2014. The following application materials must be submitted directly to CASPA: transcripts, GRE scores, and two recommendations. At least one recommendation should be from a healthcare provider; the other can be from a professor or employer. Click here to access the CASPA application materials and instructions.
Supplemental Essay
Prepare a personal essay that demonstrates advanced written communication skills and clarifies your purpose in pursuing a graduate degree as a physician assistant. Do not exceed five typed, double-spaced pages. Handwritten essays will not be accepted. Please address the following topics:
- What experiences and personal characteristics have allowed you to develop the skills necessary to be successful in PA school and to become an effective PA?
- Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, or risk that you have taken and its impact on you and your desire to become a PA.
- Describe what you have learned from the variety of health, wellness or patient-centered encounters you have observed or participated in and how this has shaped or impacted your interest in pursuing education toward being a PA.
- How has your background and experience prepared you to interact effectively with individuals who are different from you in their social, cultural, or economic perspectives?
- Describe the roles you have held since graduating from high school (outside of college classroom activities) including leadership, service, jobs and responsibilities, athletics, community activities, family, etc.
If you'd like to be considered for our Primary Care Scholarship, please also address the following question:
- What has motivated your desire to pursue primary care practice? Describe how you plan to make your goal of primary care practice a reality.
Supplemental essays should be submitted via email as attached documents to the Office of Graduate Admission at firstname.lastname@example.com. Please include your full name at the top of your statement, and "MPAS Supplemental Essay" in the email's subject line.
Selection process
Each application that has been completed, verified by CASPA and received by St. Catherine University by the deadline will be considered. Selected qualified applicants will be contacted for a personal interview in October with the MPAS Admission Committee, which evaluates the applicant's background, qualifications and potential. Letters of decision will be mailed in December. Fulfillment of the MPAS admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. No credentials will be returned to the applicant.


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Homeopathic remedy to relieve symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs), including frequent urination and bladder discomfort
- Naturally treats symptoms of UTIs
- Relieves frequent urination
- Soothes the bladder and urinary tract
- Prevents recurring infections
- Promotes immune system health
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Your product saved my cat Jinji's life. Her UTI's were so severe and so torturous that we were going to put her down because antibiotics don't work. Thank you! We just crushed the UTI-Free granules into a bite of food and NOT ONE UTI in months...- Dianne N., HI, USA
What is UTI-Free?
UTI-Free is a safe, non-addictive 100% natural homeopathic remedy registered with the FDA and formulated especially for pets to naturally treat and relieve the symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs), including frequent urination, bladder discomfort and urinary tract problems in both dogs and cats.
Especially aimed at pets that tend to suffer with bladder issues, PetAlive UTI-Free helps to address acute symptoms and their causes at a cellular level, thereby contributing to harmony and health by supporting the urinary system and bladder and helping to prevent recurring infections. UTI-Free can also be used together with Immunity & Liver Support™. While UTI-Free works to relieve symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs), Immunity & Liver Support boosts resistance to fight infection plus strengthens immune system functioning.
UTI-Free comes in convenient, dissolvable granule form. Safe and easy to administer, these pleasant tasting granules are simply sprinkled on your pet's tongue and rapidly absorbed in the mouth, making them easy to administer . This remedy can be used as needed for occasional infections.
All PetAlive homeopathic products and biochemic tissue salts are manufactured in an FDA- and GMP-registered pharmaceutical facility under the supervision of qualified homeopaths and responsible pharmacists. Individual ingredients are listed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS).
Maintaining a healthy urinary system
The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, two sphincter muscles and a urethra. These organs, tubes and muscles filter out excess fluids and waste products from the bloodstream, expelling waste as urine. A pet that has difficulties in this system may experience discomfort. In addition, problems that are left unaddressed can result in more severe health issues.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are uncomfortable and extremely painful. They tend to be more common in cats than dogs and can be caused by bacterial infection, bladder stones or urolithiasis (stones in the urinary tract). UTIs often recur and can lead to more serious kidney infections if left untreated.
Conventional treatment of UTIs will depend on the specific cause of the problem. In many cases, antibiotics are prescribed. However, antibiotics tend to have a general weakening effect on the immune system which can cause further problems, especially in the long-term and particularly if they are prescribed regularly for recurrent infections.
Homeopathic remedies have proven to be highly effective in managing urinary-related problems. Because these remedies contain natural ingredients, they are safe and gentle to use for your pet without the risk of negative side effects.
UTI-Free is a natural homeopathic remedy that addresses symptoms of urinary tract infections at the cellular level, stimulating the body's own healing mechanisms to overcome the symptoms naturally while effectively promoting harmony, health and balance in the bladder and urinary tract.
The natural way
There are many ways in which you can help support bladder and urinary tract health in your pet. You can:
- Make sure that your dog or cat has outdoor breaks every few hours and avoid letting your pet hold urine in too long.
- Give your pet plenty of fresh, clean water daily to flush out unwanted toxins and avoid dehydration.
- Boost your pet's immune system by feeding your pet a high-quality, low pH diet or a natural diet without preservatives, colorants or additives.
- Ensure good hygiene by bathing your pet regularly. This is particularly important for female pets. Their urethra is very short and, as a result, bacteria infect the bladder very quickly.
- Ensure that your pet gets adequate exercise to stimulate the bladder.
- Keep more than one litter box in your home for your cat and make sure that these boxes are always clean.
What are the Ingredients?
UTI-Free is a 100% homeopathic formula and contains the following ingredients in therapeutic dosage: Berber vulg (3X), Cantharis (6C), Staphysagris (6C), Sucrose, Staphysag (6C).
- Berberis vulg (3X) is a widely used homeopathic remedy and is well known for its positive effect on the bladder and urinary tract. This remedy also helps to support healthy immune system functioning (Li SY, Ling LH, Teh BS, et al. "Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties of the bis- benzylisoquinolines: in vitro comparisons of tetrandrine and berbamine." Int J Immunopharmacol 1989;11(4):395-401.).
- Cantharis (6C) is often recommended for its ability to maintain a healthy flow of urine and soothe the bladder.
- Staphysagris (6C) is a proven natural remedy that's also recommended for urogenital health and as a well-known prostate tonic.
- Sucrose (inactive ingredient)
This homeopathic remedy is an OTC medicine registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
PetAlive is the leading brand of natural remedies known for safe, effective and quality products. Our remedies are formulated by natural health experts and produced under the highest pharmaceutical standards in FDA-registered, GMP certified facilities. We utilize the finest quality ingredients that are officially monographed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS).
PetAlive homeopathic products and biochemic tissue salts never contain any animal products, gluten, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, and are not tested on animals. Our products are always backed by our One Year Unconditional Money Back Guarantee.
How do I use UTI-Free?
UTI-Free comes in convenient dissolvable granule form. The tiny granules are easy to administer to pets of all sizes and personalities with no fuss or bother!
Granules may be sprinkled directly into the mouth or as an alternative mixed with a small amount of wet food.
Initial dose: On the first day, administer every 30 min for up to 6 doses. For the next 7 days, administer 2-3 times daily.
Maintenance dose: Administer 2 doses daily. For best results, it is recommended that UTI-Free be used concurrently with Immunity & Liver Support, as this natural remedy promotes and speeds up healing to improve recovery after infection.
Cats: 1 pinch
Dogs under 20 lbs: 1 pinch
Dogs 20-50 lbs: 2 pinches
Dogs over 50 lbs: ¼ cap
UTI-Free is also safe for small pets.
Ferrets and rabbits: 1 small pinch
Hamsters, gerbils and mice: Approx. 15 granules
Note: Safe for animals of all ages, pregnant animals or animals that are nursing. UTI-Free can safely be used along with prescription medications. No adverse interactions have been noted between the ingredients in UTI-Free and prescription medications. However, as with any medicine, it is always advisable to consult your vet.
Please consult your vet should symptoms persist.
How long until I see results?
Because UTI-Free is 100% homeopathic, it supports the animal body on a cellular level. This remedy starts working after the first dose. Within a few doses, the bladder and urinary tract are supported. While some animals need only a single dose, others may require additional doses. The dosage that's needed depends on factors such as the age and size of the animal. Response times in animals vary based on physiological composition and other circumstances. Though some animals begin to show an almost immediate improvement that increases over time, others will see results after 3-5 days. Generally, a 7-10 day course is recommended.
UTI-Free can safely be used along with prescription medications. No adverse interactions have been noted between the ingredients in UTI-Free and prescription medications. However, as with any medicine, it is always advisable to consult your vet.
A 10-14 day course of Immunity & Liver Support to strengthen functioning of the immune system is also highly recommended.
How long does one bottle last?
One bottle of UTI-Free will last 15-30 days depending on usage and size of your pet.
How has UTI-Free helped others?
"I am totally amazed! My five year old bloodhound mix has had bladder infections her entire life due to an anatomical defect (diverticula). We were looking at either keeping her on antibiotics for the rest of her life or having extremely invasive surgery and then we went to a holistic vet who focused on trying to find a way to keep her infection-free. I found this product and he told us it was safe to try it for her. Three nights ago I noticed the tell-tale signs: frequency, straining, bloody urine, and I gave her six capfuls over the three hours as recommended. She slept through the night that evening, which is unusual for her when she's got an infection and I got up the next morning to discover she still had the blood in her urine. I kept giving it to her though, and now the blood is gone and her urine is back to its normal light yellow. I'm dropping off a sample for a urinalysis in the morning but I'm confident it will be clean. Thank you so much for helping my sweet girl!"
-Paula, OR, USA
"My soon to be 6 year old cat was diagnosed with bladder stones a month ago. They recommended surgery but we couldn't afford it. I began to do research on this problem and how it's developed and it all begins with the dry food. I changed her diet to wet food but I knew she needed some type of treatment. She was on antibiotics twice and we all know that after a prolonged time use of it, eventually it stops working. She's been using UTI-Free for 3 weeks now and she is not in any discomfort at all. She's more active; almost like a kitten and her urine flow seems so much more than before, not only that there is no blood in the urine as before! Thank God for Native Remedies.com! I strongly recommend it."
-Josette, NY, USA
"Seven months ago, our 10 year old, lovable Parsons Jack Russell Terrier, Max was diagnosed with UTI by our local vet, and we were so worried we were going to lose him because of the prominent symptoms that come with it, such as uncontrollable urination, difficulty in bowel movement, and lack of energy. Seven months to this date, our Max is more than back to normal because he is happily active, has healthy, controllable urination, and has bowel movements thanks to Native Remedies UTI-Free product & liver support. We recommend to all our friends and can assure all of you experiencing what we did that its worth the purchase, and the quality of service is superb! Thank you PetAlive and Native Remedies."
-David R., UK
"Hi, I just wanted people to know how wonderfully UTI-Free works. My 15 year old cat constantly suffers from bladder problems, plus she sprays blood everywhere. She has been on different medications three or four times a year, and each time the problem comes back sometimes before the medication is finished. Since she has been on UTI-Free, she is doing great."
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"Your product saved my cat Jinji's life. Her UTI's were so severe and so torturous that we were going to put her down because antibiotics don't work. Thank you! We just crushed the UTI-Free granules into a bite of food and NOT ONE UTI in months. I am reordering today. We love you!"
-Dianne N., HI, USA
"Our cat Louie came down with a UTI about 4 months ago and we took him to the vet...it ended up costing us over $900.00. So, when I noticed him having the same symptoms, I broke down. I refused to let him go, but I knew we couldn't afford the HUGE vet bill again. I found this site and asked my husband to order the UTI-Free. We received it and gave it to him right away. I am happy and very thankful to say that he is with us today and as normal as ever. Now we give it to Lestat, our other cat, as well."
Homeopathic remedy to relieve symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs), including frequent urination and bladder discomfort
- Naturally treats symptoms of UTIs
- Relieves frequent urination
- Soothes the bladder and urinary tract
- Prevents recurring infections
- Promotes immune system health
- Price: $36.95
- Price: $73.90
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text: The Sunspot wiki last edited by LB70145 on 02/07/14 11:14PM View full history OriginRoberto first manifested his superhuman mutant powers when, at the age of fourteen, he was playing in a championship soccer match for his school team in Rio de Janeiro. Motivated by racial hatred, a boy named Keller and another member of the opposing team knocked Da Costa to the ground. The hot-tempered Da Costa retaliated by tackling Keller, who began brutally beating him. It was then that, without being aware of what was happening to him, Da Costa first manifested his superhuman strength. His body and clothing temporarily turned black in the process, and he inadvertently hurled Keller away from him. Confused and frightened, Da Costa sought help, but both the other players and most of the spectators panicked and fled. However, his girlfriend,Juliana Sandoval, who had been watching the game along with Emmanuel, stood by Roberto in his time of need.Roberto's powers came to the attention of Donald Pierce, the renegade White Bishop of the Inner Circle of the Hellfire Club. Pierce sought to murder any superhuman mutants he could find. Pierce's mercenaries failed to abduct Roberto, but kidnapped Juliana instead. The mutant telepath, Professor Charles Xavier, founder of the X-Men, had learned of Pierce's plan to kill Roberto and sent his colleague, Dr. Moira MacTaggert, and the young superhuman mutants, Karma and Psyche, to help da Costa.Roberto agreed to meet with Pierce's men in order to obtain Sandoval's release, but the mercenaries refused to free her and intended to kill both of them instead. During a fight one of the mercenaries fired at Da Costa, who had returned to normalcy again, but Juliana leaped in front of Da Costa, taking the fatal bullet herself. Anguished with guilt that Juliana had died protecting him, Da Costa vowed to take vengeance on Pierce. Bobby joined Karma, Prof. Xavier, and another young mutant, Wolfsbane, in tracking down Pierce and they succeeded in defeating him.CreationHis first appearance was in Marvel Graphic Novel #4 and was created by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod.Character EvolutionOriginally a member of the New Mutants, Roberto has gradually accepted a more adult role with the various X-related teams.Major Story ArcsNew MutantsDa Costa agreed to stay with Prof. Xavier and received training in the use of his superhuman powers as a member of the New Mutants, even when it was later discovered that Professor had originally created the because the had been possessed by a Brood Queen egg inside of him seeking young mutants for future embryos. In the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, the New Mutants were tutored by Professor X and trained in the use of their powers in the Danger Room. A founding member of the New Mutants, Bobby was a mainstay of the junior team for most of its existence and became best friends with his teammate Samuel Guthrie (Cannonball).Meanwhile, Bobby's father was contacted by the Hellfire Club and became a member of its secret Inner Circle under the alias of White Rook. He was the only person in the Inner Circle without superhuman powers. His performance in that role was almost unnoticed.Sunspot and Wolfsbane were injected with the same drug that gifted Cloak and Dagger with their powers. Unable to control himself, Bobby attacked the X-Man Colossus until the New Mutant Magik returned the powers to the original owners.Empath of the Hellions turned Bobby and his teammate Magma over to the Gladiators, where they were forced to battle for entertainment by his former teammate Karma. Later, during a trip to Asgard, Bobby gained a job as security in a tavern. After lifting Volstagg over his head, he befriended the Warriors Three. Bobby seriously entertained the idea of staying, as heroes were honored and worshiped in Asgard and he was hated and feared as a mutant on Earth.After their adventure in Asgard, the New Mutants found themselves under the guidance of a new teacher, Magneto, a fact that Bobby had a hard time dealing with. After reading Professor Xavier's personal files on himself, speculating that he could one day turn evil due to his arrogance, Bobby took a brief leave of the school.While watching the Wildways, Bobby was captured by Spiral and Mojo, and mentally controlled by Psylocke into joining a new show, the Bratpack. After a brief battle with the New Mutants, Psylocke was freed from her mind control and freed the others as well. The New Mutants later battled the X-Men after they had been turned to the X-Babies by Mojo, until they were broken of their brainwashing and defeated the spineless one, Mojo.Fallen AngelsDuring a friendly soccer game, Bobby accidentally gave Sam Gurthrie a concussion. Believing himself to be danger to his team, Bobby ran away. After living on the streets, Bobby saved a runaway mutant called Chance from a group of thugs. When Bobby's powers failed, Chance abandoned him and fled with an alien girl called Ariel. Bobby was rescued by Warlock, who tried to convince Bobby to return to the New Mutants, but Bobby felt he was not worthy to rejoin the team and wished to be left a pariah. Warlock suggested that they stick together.Bobby decided to become a villain and rob a church, but found himself unable to go through with it. The pair were found by a duplicate of Jamie Madrox and Siryn, who attempted to return them to the New Mutants. A cyborg called Gomi propositioned Bobby to join the Fallen Angels, a group primarily made up of adolescent mutant thieves organized by the mutant criminal called the Vanisher. Among his recruits were the young mutant Boom Boom, Gomi and his two cybernetically-enhanced lobsters Bill and Don, Chance, Ariel, the duplicate Madroxes, and Siryn.Vanisher teleported the Fallen Angels to the Valley of the Flame on Dinosaur World, where they were joined by Moon Boy and Devil Dinosaur. After Devil Dinosaur accidentally crushed Don the lobster, Gomi spoke of not leaving friends after an accident or tragedy, which struck a cord with Bobby and he began to second-guess his decision to leave the New Mutants. After all of the mutants' powers temporarily went out-of-whack due to Chance, Ariel suggested that they all leave and teleported them to the Coconut Grove, her home planet. The inhabitants of the Coconut Grove and the leader, Unipar, captured the Fallen Angels, intending to experiment on them in order to continue their evolution, but the Angels worked together to defeat them and returned home.Bobby and Warlock returned to the New Mutants in time to aide the them against Cameron Hodge and The Right. During the battle, Doug Ramsey jumped in the path of a bullet intended for Wolfsbane, killing him. Magneto ordered the children never to use their mutant powers without his permission, a fact that Bobby immediately defied and stated that Magneto didn't give them their powers and they could use them as they pleased.The mutants did not stay under the care of Magneto, as Cannonball and Mirage decided to move the team out from under Magneto's thumb. Magneto claimed the X-Men and the New Mutants were to be his army against the coming war between humans and mutants, however Magneto allowed the New Mutants to leave, stating that, in time, they would find his ways right and Bobby would be the first to join him. Bobby and the New Mutants were introduced to X-Factor and began to live on Ship, merging with the X-Terminators.X-ForceSunspot was contacted by mutant businessman, Gideon, after his father died. Gideon persuaded Sunspot into joining him, claiming to help him manage the family fortune. Gideon was actually a member of a group of mutants known as the Externals, who believed themselves to be immortal. Gideon believed that Sunspot was also an External, but after several harsh tests and experiments, Gideon was proven wrong. The tests overloaded him, giving a side effect that gave Bobby the ability to produce concussive blasts of heat and light. He was saved by his former teammates of the New Mutants that had reformed as X-Force. Sunspot joined the team. When Gideon experimented on Sunspot, he was able to copy his powers and give them to a test subject. The result was Reignfire.X-Force Reignfire became the leader of the Mutant Liberation Front, a mutant terrorist group. Reignfire gave hints that he was really Sunspot during the M.L.F's confrontation with X-Force. At that time, the real Sunspot had went into a transport portal while battling the M.L.F.'s Locus. In their next encounter, X-Force's leader, Cable, telepathically restored Sunspot's memories. It turned out that Reignfire actually switched places with Sunspot through a telepathic link. Sunspot finally regained control.Sunspot was later blackmailed by Selene, the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club into joining. She told him that Gideon's Damocles Foundation was attempting more experiments similar to the one that created Reignfire. Selene and X-force went to stop him, but found out that Selene wanted the process for herself, and subdued the team. Selene then offered to resurrect Juliana if Bobby joined the Hellfire Club. Bobby agreed, but Selene only partially kept her word. She resurrected Julianna's spirit, and put it in the body of a comatose patient. Sunspot served as the Black Rook, keeping it a secret from his friends. Sunspot also became the head of the Los Angeles branch of X-Corporation, a search and rescue organization for mutants. Sebastian Shaw approached Sunspot as Lord Imperial of the Hellfire Club, offering him the Black Knight position in his Lords Cardinal. He convinced Sunspot to accept by telling him that he was trying to change the club for the better. Donald Pierce soon challenged Shaw again, leaving Pierce decapitated and Shaw hospitalized. Sunspot then claimed the Lord Imperial position, hoping to use the club for a force for good.At the beginning of the Young X-Men series, Sunspot was revealed to be the new leader of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants by Cyclops. He is joined on the team by his former New Mutants comrades Cannonball, Danielle Moonstar, and Magma. In a battle with the X-Men, Sunspot is injured when Wolf Cub slashed his chest and face. It is revealed that Donald Pierce is pretending to be Cyclops using an image inducer, in order to have Sunspot, the new Lord Imperial, killed.Rejoining the New MutantsKarma and Moonstar have gone missing after searching for a possible new mutant. Cannonball forms a team to find them, composed of former New Mutants. They find that Legion is behind it, and the team fights him. After losing to Legion (several times), it is Moonstar that saves the day. The team stays together after this. Recently, his old friend Doug has been brought back to life.Second ComingRoberto and his newly assembled team are commanded by Cyclops to infiltrate Cameron Hodge's facility and take down the Right. Cipher, Warlock, Magma, Karma, Sunspot, and Dani Moonstar enter the building and attack hundred's of Right soldiers (the creepy ones with the smiley faces). The battle seems to be going in their favor until Cameron Hodge joins the battle. Karma attempts to posses Cameron and in doing so allows him to track her. In the fight Karma loses her leg to one of Cameron's talons. Cypher realizes that the New Mutants are going to fail if something drastic isn't done. He asks Warlock to take Cameron's life force using his techno organic virus. Warlock saves the day by defeating Cameron.Later during the Nimrod invasion of Utopia, Sunspot is seen fighting Nimrods in the tunnels below San Francisco. He is part of a small team consisting of Husk, Boom Boom and Avalanche that have been assigned to stop the Nimrods from entering through the tunnels.Roberto and the Aguilar FamilyRoberto met the Aguilar family. As he befriends Christina Aguilar, they went to a walk but a branch fell down on them. Sunspot saved her, but her engagement ring was lost. Roberto told her that her fiance would marry her even if the ring was lost, as long as they love each other. Christina introduced Roberto to her family which accepted him even if he was a mutant. However, Euphy did not like him unlike the other members of the family. Though they have arguments, Sunspot stays calm. One night during a dinner, an anti-mutant group attacked. Sunspot discovered that its boss was wearing Christina's engagement ring. He took down that team and was able to retrieve the ring. The family thanked him for the act of heroism that he had done. Christina offered him to stay with the family, but Sunspot refused, because he did not want the family to get into his issues, and didn't want to cause further damage to the family's relationship. Mr. Aguilar understood the situation and told Christina about it.The AvengersAlong with Cannonball, Roberto is asked by Captain America to join the Avengers on stand-by. After Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Thor are captured on Mars, the stand-by team is activated by Captain America and dispatched to rescue their team-mates and defeat Ex Nihilo.Joining The AvengersAfter the conflict between the Avengers and the X-Men, Captain America decided that his team, the Avengers should have done more to help mutants instead of allowing the world to hate them. As a result, he asked for various mutants to be part of the ranks of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, as well as forming a team of Avengers lead by Havok. Sunspot joined the main Avengers team in Tony Stark's plan to make the Avengers bigger than ever.Powers Evolution:A side effect of the experiments Gideon preformed on Sunspot, cause a rapid acceleration of his mutant gene. This change also causes his mutant gene to continuously evolve, making all his powers and abilities stronger as time passes. The constant evolution of his mutant gene also gives him new powers/abilities.Superhuman Conditioning:The mutation of Sunspot's genetics has increased his conditioning, both physically and mentally, to superhuman levels.Superhuman Stamina:Sunspot has a highly efficient muscular structure, that eliminates the fatigue toxins his body produces, allowing him to preform physical activities for long durations of time.Superhuman Strength:The limits of Sunspot's strength is unknown, both in Solar Form and outside his Solar Form. Sunspot has been seen using his superhuman strength when not in his Solar Form. Sunspot can increase his physical strength at will by adding more energy to his cells. The original limits of his strength allowed him to lift 25 tons. Since then, his strength has increased, allowing him to lift 50 tons effortlessly. There's no limit to the extent of Sunspot's strength: It constantly increases based off of the stored energy in his body, the intensity of the sunlight, progression of his powers, and the constant evolution of his powers.Superhuman Durability:Sunspot's skins, bones, and muscles are extremely tough and dense (due to his mutation); He can endure far more damage then normal humans and most superhumans. His durability provides his body with the needed protection to be able to lift the massive weights. His durability also prevents his muscles from tearing or straining, while lifting heavy weights. Recently, Sunspot has been seen withstanding the impact of a eighteen-wheeler moving at 100 mph and remain nearly unharmed.Superhuman Agility:Sunspot's agility, balance, and bodily coordination are beyond the natural physical limits of even the finest human athlete, finest human specimens, and most superhumans.Superhuman Reflexes:Sunspot can react at the speed of light. His mind and eyes can process information so fast, that time appears to slow down, allowing him to react accordingly.Superhuman Speed:Sunspot can move at great speeds, easily surpassing supersonic speed. Because Sunspot is constantly absorbing solar energy, he can easily move at the speed of light. He is immune to the effects of high speed travel including friction and inertia.The limits of his speed aren't known, partly because he can add energy to his cells increasing his speed.Flight:After Gideon's experiments, Sunspot began to test out his new found powers and discovered that he was able to project blasts downwards in order to achieve flight. When he had not fully realized this ability, Sunspot would leave a small trail behind him as he flew, that would represent the solar energy that he was emitting. Now however, Sunspot is able to release his energy in order to achieve flight without having to leave any kind of trail. He can fly at the speed of light without any difficulty, however, his normal "cruising speed" has been stated to be 150 mph. His top speed has yet to be determined.Superhuman Senses:Sunspot has extremely accurate senses (sight, hear, smell, taste, and touch), beyond that of normal humans. To what extent his senses are heighten is unknown.Invulnerability:When Sunspot's powers first manifested, he did not have a heightened sense of invulnerability; The evolution of his mutant gene has made him incredibly resistant. Sunspot is capable of withstanding high amounts of impact forces, deflect high-caliber bullets, sustain himself when exposure to temperature/pressure extremes, and powerful energy blasts without injury.Self-Sufficiency:Sunspot constantly absorbs solar energy and can generate his own energy, both which supplements his cells and body; He can go without sleep/rest, food and drink, survive unaided in space, and his body evacuations can become unneeded. Sunspot can also sustain himself in any environment.Weatherproof:Sunspot is unaffected by the weather; His movements, actions, and senses aren't hindered by the weather in any way.Superhuman Regeneration:When Sunspot powers first manifest he was only able to recover from minor injuries, as his powers progressed, he's developed a healing factor that his similar/ somewhat superior to Wolverine, allowing him to recover from serious/fatal injuries with great efficiency and speed. He can rapidly recover from any disease, poison, virus/bacteria, or any biological threat. He can also regenerate lost/destroyed limbs, muscles/organs, and nerves. Because Sunspot can absorb energy, he can increase the extent and efficiency to which he recovers/regenerates. Sunspot's ability to heal keeps him at optimal health and his physical prime, granting him immense longevity.Energy Generation:Gideon exposed Sunspots body to massive amounts of solar energy in order to test the limits of his solar absorption. After these experiments, Sunspots body was overloaded with solar energy, and later became able to generate his own energy. At first he was only able to generate solar energy, but as his power progressed, he's become able to generate different types of energy. The energy he generates can be used for various purposes which include: weapons, concussion beams, and enhancing his powers/abilities.Absorption:Sunspot can drain any material, substance, or form of energy. He can integrate them into his body and the their capabilities and become stronger physically.Energy Absorption: Sunspot can absorb different types of energy, to enhance his powers and abilities. He can release massive amounts of energy from his body at once in every direction, causing devastating damage. Sunspot can absorb energy and energy-based attacks into his body and re-release it as a different type of energy. He can also redirect energy-based attacks back at whoever or whatever discharged it. Sunspot has learned how to absorb energy from the light the moon projects. He becomes stronger, faster, more durable, etc. when he comes in contact with moonlight. When Sunspot first learned he had the ability to draw energy from the stars themselves, the energy that they project only marginally boosts his powers, because by the time it reached Earth it had diminished. Since then, he's learned how to fully harness the power from the Stars, greatly increasing his powers/abilities. Sunspot is constantly absorbing energy directly from the Sun, even at night. Although never stated, Sunspot absorbs large amounts of Solar energy (even at night), this is evident due to the fact that he is able to maintain his powers at a high level, with no signs of strain on his body. When Sunspot first gained his powers, he was only able to absorb energy directly from the Sun during the day, and then his powers would diminish greatly at night. His ability to harness the power of the Sun has greatly increased; Even if a Solar Eclipse occurs, he still able to absorb large amounts of the Sun's energy. Sunspot has learned to absorb cosmic energy and utilize it in various ways; He can channel the absorbed energy into his strength, durability, and regeneration. Sunspot has learned to absorb kinetic energy (the energy created by movement) and use it to augmenting his strength and regeneration of his body. When absorbing kinetic energy, Sunspot becomes very hard to to fight and can make opponent(s) incapacitated. Sunspot can drain energy from individuals and objects. He can drain physical energy from a target or group, making the affected physically weaker (or causing them extreme fatigue) while gaining their strength and stamina.Heat and Light Absorption: After the experiments that Gideon performed on Sunspot, he gained the ability to absorb Heat and Light into his cells to augment his strength and his other powers/abilities in the same way that he is able to do with energy from the Sun, and other sources. It's unknown if he would have been able to achieve this fineness over his abilities if Gideon had not experimented on him.Solar Energy Manipulation:After Gideon exposed Sunspot to massive amounts of Solar Energy, he eventually gained the power to generate and control solar energy. His cells convert solar energy into energy usable by the body; This energy is stored through converting molecules of ADP (adenosine diphosphate) in his cells into ATP (adenosine triphosphate). The energy is released when necessary by breaking a chemical bond in the ATP molecules, converting them back to ADP. Sunspot's body becomes cloaked in darkness because he drains all the ambient light from his skin. He has the ability to re-channel solar energy, and uses it for a variety of purposes. Sunspot has the ability to generate items or weapons out of solar radiation energy, and concentrate solar energy into abeam of destructive force (capable of incinerating anything in its path). Having control over solar energy, gives Sunspot a wide array of other ablities and capabilities.Solar Form:When Sunspot activates his power to its truest potential, he assumes a dark form devoid of light (that is at its most prime state to absorb solar energy), because he drains all the ambient light from his skin, and his eyes have a completely white corona; In his Solar Form, Sunspot is immensely stronger, faster, and durable then normal humans. Black globes can be seen floating around him, as well as a field that is either bright yellow or white, while he's in his Solar Form.Photokinesis:Sunspot has the ability to generate, manipulate and absorb light particles. He can project light in intense waves when he absorbs and re-channels solar energy and absorb ambient wavelengths, making himself stronger. He can also use light to heal himself and others. Sunspot is able to bend the light around him to become invisible. He can generate blasts of photon energy, create force-fields/shields of light, and if necessary ride light-waves in order to fly. Sunspot can use light particles to create constructs and holographs, and is able to mentally repel photons bringing an area in total darkness.Fire Manipulation:Sunspot can generate, manipulate/control, and absorb fire. Sunspot is immune to all forms of Heat and Fire; His skin and entire internal body are also immune to all forms of Heat and Fire. Fire/flames simply add to his abilities and his mutant metabolism is able to easily convert them to augment his abilities, this includes heat powers that are directed at him, as well as heat that is present because of weather conditions. Sunspot has also been seen with the ability to absorb the energy that fire gives off and has remained unharmed while walking through it. Sunspot is also immune to electricity, and remains unharmed when electricity is used against him. Sunspot has the ability to project heat in intense waves when he absorbs and re-channels Solar Energy from any part of his body, to raise the temperature; Sunspot can also absorb heat into his body to lower the temperature in his immediate area. He can project and absorb heat directly into/from people, causing intense discomfort to their fluctuating body temperatures. After Gideon exposed Sunspots body to massive amounts, he later gained the ability to fire blasts of heat and concussive force. Sunspot also has been seen with the ability to project light without having to fire these blasts in order to light up certain areas of darkness.Sunspot can create nova flames, however, the exact temperatures of his nova flames are not known. Sunspot can also surround his entire body in nova flames and can maintain his Nova Form indefinitely. Sunspot can release all of his body's stored energy in one, intense, omnidirectional "nova-burst," which can reach well over 1,000,000 degrees; This violent discharge uses massive amounts of his bodies energy at once.Sunspot has the ability to generate and manipulate dark fire, (the destructive aspect of fire) that is inextinguishable by normal means, in the exact same way as normal fire. He can turn dark fire into various tools, objects, weapons and other items. He can also use dark flames to create semi-living constructs and other structures of varying permanence. Because dark fire is so power, Sunspot can use it to inflict varying levels of pain on others.Sunspot has learned how to generate and manipulate Hell-Fire, by tapping into the Sun's destructive power. He can project Hell-Fire from his hands, eyes, mouth, in the form of any object or creature he imagines. He can channel Hell-Fire into any object in his hands, instantly making it into a weapon. Sunspot can form walls of Hell-Fire and form it into any shape or structure. Sunspot can use Hell-Fire to inflict various levels of pain.Sunspot has the power to generate and manipulate cosmic flames under any conditions, even the vacuum of space or underwater. The flames are so intense that matter is destroyed without leaving a trace. His control over the flames is so powerful, they only burn what he wants them to.Radiation Control:Sunspot can manipulate subatomic particles to generate and emit intense radioactivity. Sunspot is also immune to all radiation, and its effects. He can absorb different types of radiation and use it for various purposes (augment his strength, durability and even regenerate of his body); He's able to turn radiation energy into various tools and structures. Sunspot can generate radiation to melt objects, release electromagnetic pulses to disrupt technology (biological or technical), and cause a nuclear detonation. Sunspot can form armor around his entire body made of radiation (that glows a bright yellowish green); The armor grants him further protection and gives him a physical boost.Plasma Manipulation:Sunspot has the power to generate and manipulate all forms of plasma (fire, electricity, solar flares, light, etc); He's immune to its effects and doesn't become overwhelmed by the large amounts of energy. He is able to project concussive dark plasma energy blasts from his hands, with about 20 tons of force behind them at their most powerful. Sunspot has the physical ability to envelop his entire body or portions of his body with plasma (which ranges inches from his body), creating armor. In his Plasma Form, his body is no longer solid; Projectiles that are not melted pass harmlessly through his body.Anger Empowerment:Professor X has worked extensively with Sunspot, in order to help him control his anger. He's taught Sunspot how to keep a level head in strenuous situations, and not let his anger get the best of him. The Professor has also helped Sunspot figure out and understand why he's so hot headed. With the help of Professor X, Sunspot has learned to channel his anger into unlimited amounts of power, while remaining in complete control and in a calm state of mind; The madder he gets, the more powerful he becomes. Now that he has learned how to control and utilize his anger, Sunspot is able to use it to fuel his powers and abilities.Decelerated Aging:Sunspot is always drawing power from the Sun, therefore, he ages at a much slower rate then normal humans, somewhat similarly to Wolverine. Sunspot's aging is further slowed by his ability to regenerate at such a quick rate. AbilitiesCombat (Unarmed/Armed) Advanced:As part of the X-Men, Sunspot has been trained by the likes of Wolverine and other mutants in combat. Since joining the Avengers, Sunspot received further training. He's further honed his skills by fighting/training against strong opponents such as Captain America, Black Panther, and Daredevil. Sunspot has mastered many forms of unarmed and armed combat, by fighting and training with the X-Men and Avengers.Pilot:Roberto is a trained Pilot.Athlete:Roberto is a very skilled soccer player, and used to play for his high school soccer team.Businessman: Since becoming the CEO of Da Costa International, Roberto develop skills for business and finance.Multilingual:Roberto speaks English, Spanish, and is fluent in Portuguese. He's also fluent in the future language of the Askani.Multimillionaire:Roberto is the Son of Brazilian millionaire Emmanuel Da Costa, and inherited his father's fortune when he died. He also became CEO of his father's company, Da Costa International.StatusKnown Relatives: Emmanuel (father, deceased), Nina da Costa (mother)Citizenship: BrazilPlace of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, BrazilMarital Status: SingleOccupation: Adventurer, CEO of Da Costa International, and recreational soccer playerEducation: Xavier's institute for High Learning graduateCharacteristicsGender: MaleHeight: 5'8"Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg)Eyes: BrownHair: BlackAlternate VersionsUltimate UniverseSunspot is a Brazilian from Harlem. He blames the X-Men from living separately from second class mutants like himself. He also had hatred for Magneto and his Brotherhood because of the destruction of the Brooklyn Bridge. He later joined Emma Frost's Academy of Tomorrow, but, was confused because of his grades. Emma then told him that his grades do not state how gifted he is. When Polaris was apprehended for her case, Northstar, Cannonball, and Sunspot worked together to free her. However, it only caused trouble. Since the team only relies on Sunpot's knowledge about New York, they got lost. While lost, Sunspot was out of the fight from the X-Men. Sunspot, along with most of the Academy of Tomorrow, was killed by the Madri during the Ultimatum Wave.Age of ApocalypseSunspot is a member of the X-Ternals , who steal money from Apocalypse and give it to the poor. Magneto ordered the team to go to Shi'ar territory and steal the M'Kraan Crystal .Mutant XSunspot is a member of the Marauders.Earth XSunspot was a member of the X-Force who was about to be under the control of the Skull. When the Skull was killed, he was freed.Earth-70105He is a mutant who fought against Galactus to defend the planet.Earth-8545Sunspot was a member of the New Warriors.Earth-1081Sunspot was a member of the New Mutants.Other MediaX-Men EvolutionX-Men EvolutionSunspot is a member of the New Mutants who undergoes training with the X-Men. He is 17 years old, he is also known to be an over achiever and show-off, and was a Brazilian who was admitted to the Institute by Professor X's request. He often get into fights with Berzerker. During the X-Men's last mission against Apocalypse, Sunspot, along with other mutants, were sent to Mexico to battle Magneto, who was Apocalypse's Horseman at that time.


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Cellphone reception/Wi-Fi: Reception strong even in lower level; free Wi-Fi.
Reservations: 312-939-3870, or through opentable.com.
Menu: Compact assortment of seafood and vegetable appetizers, pizzas, pastas, and a few main plates. Dinner menu has more heft.
Reliable options: Thin, blistered-crust pizzas are delicious, particularly the wild mushroom and goat cheese version ($14) anointed with truffle oil. Beef and veal meatballs bathed in tomato sauce and basil ($9) are very good, as is a simple salad of steamed asparagus ($7) with chopped egg and Parmesan cheese. The pasta to try is the paccheri (think extra-large rigatoni) with San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella and drizzled olive oil, a bit of Neapolitan heaven ($12).
Expect to pay: $46-$60 for two.
Contacts: giocorestaurant.com, or 312-939-3870.


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I see this quite differently. Why should a 2 or 3 year old (or even 5 year old) have to wear shorts under her skirt? The obsession with someone seeing their panties seems to me to be part of the early sexualization of children. What difference is there if a preschooler flashed her panties or flashes a pair of shorts? There is nothing sexual about the butt of a child that age. There is no curve to the hips, no rounded butt. There is no difference between a girl of that age in her undies and a boy.
I was in primary school in the early 70s, and I remember my school skirts being very short, with no shorts underneath.


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What happens when USA Today invites Italian cooking expert Marcella Hazan to a meal at Olive Garden?
From the article: Everyone looks glum. "I must console myself," Marcella says. She orders a Jack Daniel's.
As this article indicates, it's easy to poke fun at Olive garden (and, one would presume, all Corporate restaurants). But this is the marketplace in which we reside. We in America think manicotti and spaghetti and meatballs are Italian dishes (they are not, as the article indicates). Restaurants like this (and others, such as Chi-Chi's and a vast array of Chinese and Teriyaki joints) thrive here in the United States because they they give us what we want. What the marketplace gives us is not authentic Italian, Mexican, Chinese, and Japanese foods, but rather what we think Italian, Mexican, Chinese, and Japanese foods should be.
As Marcella notes "There are 60,000 recipes in Italy. Why do they have to invent new ones like Lobster Spaghetti?" Olive Garden must "guide and teach" its customers, she says.
But Places like Olive Garden will not "guide and teach" until it's determined to be profitable to do so. It's up to the consumers to dictate this by voting with their money. How? by frequenting restaurants that do provide authentic meals and diverse menus. You've heard the phrase "buy locally" when purchasing groceries and farm products, but how about "eat globally" when frequenting restaurants? When going to your local Italian joint, don't go for the tried and true, but look for items you've never tried before. Ask questions about the menu. Read! In short, educate yourself about what you eat!


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Music fans from across the nation are eagerly counting down the weeks until May 16, 2014, when the Hangout Music Fest kick's off in Gulf Shores. Headlined by artists such as The Black Keys, The Killers, Jack Johnson and The Avett Brothers, music lovers of all ages are in for a truly song-filled treat during the three-day festival in the sand.
The awesome crew at the Hangout Music Fest production team announced, recently, that fan favorites Matt and Kim, Gary Clark Jr., Dawes and many more were added to the already stellar line-up! These cult favorites are sure to deliver their catchy tunes to fans with a fantastic show to remember!
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"Called by Silent Voices" by Shelley Fraser Mickle
"Called by Silent Voices"
by Shelley Fraser Mickle
A funny little story about General Custer taught me that officers' wives in the l800s often followed their husbands to war. Since General Custer and his wife never had children, it was said that they remained somewhat like teenagers in the midst of a high-school romance, fraught with jealousy and high drama. Since his wife never wanted to let him out of her sight, she followed his army wherever it went, staying in a tent on the camp grounds, then packing up and moving when the army moved. One day, when General Custer's regiment was about to march, she was getting dressed, and he came frantically galloping to her tent, leaned down and whispered in embarrassment, "Sweetheart, please hurry, you're holding up the whole army." How real this made these people seem! How endearing, timeless and funny! How quickly too I realized that there must be many women's stories of that time that were simply never heard. As a novelist, I felt called to give at least one of these a voice.
When I began collecting research materials to write a novel set in the Civil War, my favorite book quickly became Reminiscences of a Soldier's Wife by Mrs. John Logan. You have to read nearly half of the book before you find that Mrs. Logan's first name was Mary. She, like many, simply disappeared into her husband's life. And yet, in this primary source, I discovered that when Mary Logan was sixteen she had personally witnessed Lincoln debating Stephen Douglas. The scene she wrote was so mesmerizing that I "lifted" it for my novel, giving credit to Mary Logan. And thus my novel grew over a period of seven years, taking on a hybrid feel between fiction and nonfiction. But how I got to the beginning is in itself a funny story.
You see, it was inevitable that I would write a novel set in the Civil War, since my childhood was simply soaked in the history of that war. Everyone in my immediate family was even named after Robert E. Lee! My grandfather, the only family doctor in our little Arkansas cotton town was Robert Lee Fraser. My father was named R. Lee at a time when it was fashionable to give children only initials as a first name, and yet everyone knew what R. stood for. Then when my brother came along, he was named Rhitt Lee; and then I, Shelley Lee, as if carrying part of the famous general's name would be an instant job recommendation—at least in the South.
The story of my family's love affair with the general's name was so amusing that when my mother was chosen to be on a radio show during a visit to New York in l949, the producers invited her back at the dawn of television to appear on one of the first quiz shows, "Two for the Money" sponsored by Old Gold Cigarettes. (How many remember those days?) There in the Big Apple in l954, my parents bantered with the show's M.C. about their love affair with Robert E. Lee's name. The M.C.'s punch line was, "I don't suppose anyone in your family is named Grant?"
In 2004, searching for a Civil War story to bring to life in a novel, I looked on a website where family members of those who fought in the Civil War post anecdotes. I found there exactly what I was looking for. It began as a few sentences about a Confederate officer, taken prisoner at the surrender of Fort Donelson, who sent a note to General Ulysses Grant asking permission to ride into Clarksville to find someone to care for his seriously ill wife. If granted this permission, he promised to then report back to General Grant as his prisoner.
Such gallantry is so typical of the brutal Civil War, and today seems unbelievable. Indeed, the idea that Grant allowed this request was intriguing, for what if this Confederate officer hired one of the women who followed the army--a camp-follower prostitute, to care for his wife, who then, after the wife's death could impersonate her?
To study a young woman emerging from an underworld, dealing with shame, employing all her talents toward survival—and learning that more can exist between a man and woman than physical desire—wouldn't this be a fresh approach to a Civil War novel, one that would illuminate much of the women's side of the war that has yet been untold? The fact that I grew up near Clarksville, Tennessee, which was occupied by the Union Army for the entire war, gave me confidence in setting the pivotal scenes of the novel there. Furthermore, since the occupation of Clarksville would be the time when my character Eliza would emerge from her past, there would be an intriguing echo for the book's title.
These thoughts were the seed for The Occupation of Eliza Goode.
If I carefully and deeply researched such a novel, I felt that my chosen audience of book clubs would be pleased. For I know that book club readers are intelligent, well-educated and eager to experience something new and lasting by the choices of books they read. I learned this not just by being a book club member, but most particularly when I was a newspaper columnist for four years leading my reading public through novels in a newspaper-based book club, "Novel Conversations."
The photograph that I always considered to be "my Eliza," I first saw on the cover of Storyville, by Al Rose, taken sometime during the years of l898 to l917 by Ernest Bellocq when prostitution was legalized in New Orleans. Ernest Bellocq is the photographer fictionalized as a character in the movie "Pretty Baby," which introduced Brook Shields as an actress. Living with that image for so many years while creating Eliza, I was thrilled and relieved to discover that the photograph is in public domain, and therefore available to be on the cover of this novel.
On my way to writing the end of The Occupation of Eliza Goode, an unexpected, wonderful thing happened: I became less of a regional citizen and completely aware of being an American. Frankly, I don't think that is a slight reason for any of us—especially in this Civil War sesquicentennial—to pause for a moment in our crazy, techno-driven lives to revisit, and relive through the power of story, the war that saved us. I'm hoping too that this novel, which represents one woman's voice retrieved from the silence, finds as much meaning in its readers' lives as it has in mine.
Shelley Fraser Mickle is an award-winning novelist and NPR commentator whose family history (everyone in her family was named after Robert E. Lee) led her to the life-long belief that one day she would write a Civil War novel. Shelley's debut novel was a New York Times Notable Book; her second became a CBS/Hallmark Channel movie; and her third became a suicide-prevention tool in high schools, winning the 2006 Florida Governor's Award for suicide prevention in an educational setting. She was invited to be a commentator for NPR's "Morning Edition" in 2000. Her radio essays can be heard at NPR.org. She is also the author of the children's classic, Barbaro, America's Horse.


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DJ Umami on the Key to a Fulfilling DJ Career
By Christina Li
How to Make Desert Psych-Rock in Snowy Sweden
By Dave Pehling
Morrissey Pretends He's Going to Play in the Bay Area
By Ian S. Port
Leaderless S.F. Orchestra Seeks Rowdy Crowd
By SF Weekly
See Those Coachella Artists in SF!
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7 Things To Buy With Coinye West
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Why Good Bands Get Worse as They Age
By Ian S. Port
"It was awful, and I will never, ever forget it," said the woman at the end of the Hyatt's horseshoe-shaped bar. She and her friend were discussing what geeks they'd been in high school. To look at them now, all frosty-tipped and toned, was a reminder that life does indeed exist outside the classroom, though it may not seem like it at the time.
"We needed a pencil to do the paperwork that first day of school," she continued. "This was 11th grade, mind you, and I had just moved to a new state and a new school. I was pretty uncomfortable and anxious. I said, 'Does anyone have a pencil I can use?' and — I'll never forget this — a kid said, 'Yeah, I got one,' and he threw it at my head. Then his friend threw one. Then another guy. Pretty soon the whole class was hitting me with pencils."
The story reminded me of Carrie, when Sissy Spacek gets pelted with tampons in the shower. How can your self-esteem recover from crap like that? The two women looked pretty happy now, though. They were in their forties, attractive, and could afford to stay at the Hyatt. Things seem to have worked out for them.
As for me, Lordy B, I was just glad I'd landed in what was probably the best eavesdropping venue in the entire city. The bar at the Hyatt — and there is now only one, in the main atrium (the one at the very top of the building closed down a year ago) — is smallish and rounded. It's the perfect amalgamation for the senses; sound bounces from lips to eardrum. Every person around me could've just as easily been speaking directly to me.
I always love hotel bars because they're chic and full of travelers, and the service is usually pretty exemplary. The service at the Hyatt, however, was not. I am sort of baffled by this. In a city full of so many talented and competent bartenders, why is the Hyatt stocked with the physical equivalent of near beer? I sat for about five minutes before I was even acknowledged by the server, who took my order but didn't remove the old glass and grody napkin from the person who sat there before me. Then he plunked down the bottle of Anchor and didn't offer me a glass. He also never wiped the bar, so I had to do that myself. The two bartenders (two! And I still felt ignored!) didn't speak English very well either. I feel like a jerk for pointing that out, but the misunderstandings just added to the general aura of incompetence. Harumph.
All my annoyances soon faded, however, when I tuned in again to those around me. The table behind me was full of co-workers who had all voted for John McCain (they were discussing his loss in measured tones), as well as a middle-aged couple to my right who were lovingly discussing Sarah Palin. So this is where all the Republicans in San Francisco are!
Eventually the pair next to me paid their bill and left, only to be replaced by two youngish professional guys. From what I surmised, they were connected through their wives, who were both in dental school. They also made a lot of money, although "a million dollars doesn't go very far in Palo Alto," one of them noted. They also had little kids. So here I was, next to two men who were seemingly living the life that I would like to have: being married to a professional with children. They don't have to worry about paying rent or passing on their DNA to future generations. The world is their proverbial oyster.
But it didn't take long for them to start complaining about their wives. "Do you ever notice," the blond-haired one said, "that when you go to the grocery store and get, like, ten bags of groceries, and you're feeling all proud that you took care of business, then you come home, and your wife is like, 'Uh, you fucking forgot to get the Crest with baking soda in it,' or whatever?"
The dark-haired guy chuckled. "Yep. Totally." He wanted to move back to the Midwest, "where we could buy up a whole town, practically," to raise his family, but his wife didn't want to. "Do you ever just get pissed about that?" he asked.
"Oh, hell yeah," said Blondie, taking a swig of his drink. He said he was in the same boat; his wife insisted on living in the Bay Area.
"Why should their wishes automatically be honored, but never ours?"
"That's easy," Blondie said. "If she ain't happy, she won't let me be happy. If I want to be happy, I have to make her happy."
Man, I was next to two Archie Bunkers. It was heaven!
The more I listened, the worse their lives sounded. One guy's wife was gone from 7 in the morning until 9 at night, seven days a week, because of dental school. When she gets home, she studies for an hour and then goes to sleep. Homie wasn't getting none. Ever. The other guy said his life was pretty much the same.


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Thanks for the pros and cons for each carrier. I'm with Verizon, and I agree, they SUCK at updating their devices … translated: they suck at keeping their customers happy.
Also, I would like to mention, it's been 5 months since Verizon had a new roll out in a smart phone. It's about time they step it up – I'm due for an upgrade.


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Clonezilla is a partition or disk cloning tool similar to Symantec Ghost. It saves and restores only blocks in use on the hard drive if the file system is supported. For unsupported file systems, dd is used instead. It has been used to clone a 5 GB system to 40 clients in about 10 minutes.
Diskless Remote Boot in Linux (DRBL) provides a diskless or systemless environment for client machines. It works on Debian, Mandriva, Red Hat, Fedora, and SuSE. Unlike LTSP, it uses distributed hardware resources and makes it possible for clients to fully access local hardware. It also includes Clonezilla, a partitioning and disk cloning utility similar to Symantec Ghost.
The OpenCA Project is a collaborative effort to develop a robust, full-featured and Open Source out-of-the-box Certification Authority implementing the most used protocols with full-strength cryptography world-wide. OpenCA is based on many Open-Source Projects. Among the supported software is OpenLDAP, OpenSSL, Apache Project, Apache mod_ssl.
The GUIShell project is a collection of utilities facilitating the use of the GTK+ toolkit in shell scripts through the gtkshell utility. The ACE configuration environment provides sample scripts utilizing gtkshell for desktop utilities. rootcat provides the ability to display messages to the root window using Xft, allowing one to write status display scripts.
OraRep is a PL/SQL snippet (embedded in a shell script) which creates a well-formatted HTML report on a given database instance, providing you with an overview on your instance(s), some hints for performance tuning, and more. It has been tested with Oracle 8.1.7, 9.0.1, and 9.2. The script easily fits into a cron task to be run on a regular basis. Sample output (HTML) is included. OSPRep does the same job for Oracle StatsPack Reports based on SnapShot Levels up to 7, and provides additional "plugins" for more detailed reporting on special issues. It also optionally creates a separate page with charts to visualize the results and more.
The ATA over Ethernet Tools are intended for use in conjunction with an ATA over Ethernet (AoE) driver for a Linux 2.6 kernel, called "aoe". The tools perform simple tasks like listing available devices, triggering device discovery, and restricting the network interfaces on which AoE is performed.
A new ODBC 3.5 driver manager/SDK for Linux/UNIX.
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Cardiovascular patients are at an increased risk of developing symptoms of depression, which can occur following a cardiovascular diagnosis, event, or surgery. Although sadness and negative emotions are a healthy reaction to a cardiac or vascular event, some patients will experience a prolonged period of sadness or distress that may last several days or weeks. This prolonged reaction, when combined with changes in other areas of functioning (such as sleep, appetite, motivation, concentration, or interest in usual activities) may represent clinical depression. Clinical depression is important to identify and treat because it is associated with a poorer health prognosis in cardiac patients and may increase the risk of future cardiac and vascular events, hospitalizations, and even death. Depressed cardiovascular patients also have more difficulty taking their medications as prescribed, moderating their alcohol consumption, engaging in physical activity, and quitting smoking. These unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, along with the physiological and cardiovascular changes that occur inside the body during depression, place depressed cardiac patients at increased risk for future cardiac and vascular problems. Furthermore, the presence of depression in heart-healthy individuals increases their risk of developing coronary artery and vascular disease in future years.
If you notice four or more of these symptoms in you or a loved one for two weeks or more, please speak to your doctor about being evaluated for clinical depression:
- Sadness or feeling "down in the dumps"
- Decreased interest in activities or social interactions that were previously enjoyable
- Tearfulness
- Irritability
- Feelings of guilt
- Decreased motivation
- Fatigue or decreased energy
- Hopelessness
- Diminished concentration, attention, or memory
- Change in sleep
- Change in appetite
- Thoughts about death or dying
There are effective treatments for depression in cardiac and vascular patients that include stress management techniques, individual psychotherapy, support groups, and medication. The most appropriate intervention depends on an individual's symptoms, lifestyle, and preferences.
To improve your mood and prevent or minimize symptoms of depression, try the following:
- Exercise. Physical activity has been found to be as effective as antidepressant medication for the treatment of depression
- Create a consistent sleep schedule
- Upon waking each morning, be sure to make the bed, open the blinds, and get dressed, even if you have no plans for the day
- Laugh more. Laughter releases chemicals that can improve mood
- Expose yourself to more sunlight during the day
- Push yourself to make plans even when you feel like it involves too much effort or motivation
- Avoid alcohol, which can increase depressed mood
- Identify supportive friends and family and reach out to them
- Identify the stress in your life and practice healthy stress reduction techniques
- Plan enjoyable activities for yourself
- Seek spiritual or religious support
- Seek counseling or professional assistance for further help with depressive symptoms or adjustment to a cardiac or vascular event
The Cardiac Behavioral Medicine service within the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute offers education about depression and one-on-one intervention tailored to help you reduce and cope with depression in your life. To schedule an appointment, call 312-695-4965.
The Center for Lifestyle Medicine can help you manage your weight, evaluate and manage your risk factors for major life-threatening chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke; and recommend ways to change your behavior that suits your needs and personality. The Center for Lifestyle Medicine team includes physicians, dietitians and a health psychologist. To schedule an appointment, call 312-695-2300.


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- Hospitalist
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Music, Technology, Culture Overview
In this introductory course devoted to developing music listening, analysis, and compositional skills, students learn to use an inexpensive audio recording package installed on existing computers, developing critical thinking ability in addition to listening and compositional skills, as we compare the computer to other technologies used around the globe to create and manipulate sound.
Weekly Assignments
To increase awareness of global music instrument technologies, students complete weekly assignments, which require visits to free online data bases like the Northern Illinois University World Music Instrument Collection, the Wesleyan University Virtual Instrument Collection, and the University of South Dakota National Music Museum.
Here, photos, recordings, histories, and cultural backgrounds of instruments, from basic to unusual, are one mouse-click away. We assign free music theory websites like The Music Theory Minute and EMusictheory to introduce concepts of pitch, intervals, time, harmony and texture.
Students carry out specific tasks at these sites and report back in online discussions with classmates. In a more formal assignment they write critical reviews of a list of websites, increasing their ability to recognize reputable sources of music information on the internet.
Creating Original Instruments
Once students have become acquainted with the range of musical technologies humans have invented around the world, we ask them to create an original instrument.
This exercise gives students the opportunity to apply their musical knowledge in a meaningful, hands-on way, and once again we find the internet a useful source of information—we send them to a variety of free sites devoted to instrument construction and the physics of musical sound production, including Phil Tulgas' Music Through the Curriculum and Crafty Music Teachers as well as HyperPhysics.
Creating Music Compositions
Finally, students use audio recording and mixing software to create their own music composition, which includes a recording of their original instrument.
Inexpensive audio recording software is available for between $49 (PG Music's Powertracks) and $129 (PG Music's Band-in-a Box) per package, depending on the functions included. For Mac users, Garage Band is standard on every machine, so no extra cost would be incurred for audio software.
In this final assignment, students creatively integrate music listening and analysis skills in a personally meaningful project.
Syllabus (pdf)
Sample Assignments
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